Japanese drama "Drive My Car," the story of a widowed theater actor grappling with his past, won the Academy Award on Sunday for best international feature film. ( read original story ...)
Japan arrests, charges SMBC Nikko officials for market manipulation
Japan's SMBC Nikko Securities has confirmed that a number of its executives have been arrested for alleged market manipulation, following charges from the country's financial watchdog. ( read original story ...)
Global bond rout accelerates sparking intervention from Bank of Japan
The steepest global bond rout of the modern era extended on Monday (March 28), with Australian and New Zealand notes sliding and the Bank of Japan (BOJ) stepping in to cap the rise in yields. . Read ... ( read original story ...)
Support for Japan’s Kishida rises with Ukraine policies popular
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida jumped 6 percentage points from last month to 61% in a new poll, with about two thirds of respondents saying they approved of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.23 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.23 percent at 28,084.08 on Monday, while the broader Topix gained 0.04 percent at 1,982.29. TOKYO, March 28 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood forecast to log first decline in 7 quarters
Economists are predicting the Bank of Japan's upcoming business sentiment report will show the first decline in seven quarters at large companies. Soaring costs of raw materials in the wake of ... ( read original story ...)
For some shrinking towns in Japan, depopulation isn’t all bad news
For the first time, more than half of all municipalities in Japan will be designated by the government as wholly or partially underpopulated from April 1. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower with gains locked in after 9-day rally
Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday as investors locked in gains following the Nikkei index's nine-day rally, while concerns over China's economy weighed on the market after its financial hub of Shanghai ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Day festivities held at GW
Dozens of Japanese aficionados gathered March 19 at George Washington High School to enjoy the second annual Japan Day festivities. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia, Japan tie-up in smart manufacturing
Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) is collaborating with government agencies and Japanese companies to accelerate adoption of Japanese Industry 4.0 smart manufacturing technologies among ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgios gives credit to Osaka in tackling his demons
Nick Kyrgios on Sunday credited four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka for helping him to deal with his inner demons. ( read original story ...)
Happier Kyrgios gives credit to Osaka
Nick Kyrgios says he is at a point where he is happy and credited Naomi Osaka for helping him to deal with his inner demons. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s complicated response to the invasion of Ukraine
The Russian invasion has also reinforced Japan as a country unwelcoming to refugees, and has shattered the nation's rejection of nuclear weapons. ( read original story ...)
Japanese PM in Delhi Creating supply chains!
Dr D K Giri Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was in Delhi to attend the 14th India-Japan summit. Notably, this was his first visit abroad after taking over as head of the Government. Since that ... ( read original story ...)
Mizuho Targets Cash-Poor Millionaires in Wealth Management Push
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. plans to almost double its wealth management clients by tapping newly-minted millionaires who are low on cash and need finance beyond their startups. ( read original story ...)
Up For Debate – What do you think of Ghostwire: Tokyo so far?
Hello gals and ghouls, it may not be Halloween yet but we have been graced by the presence of a brand new Action RPG based around a supernaturally-engulfed Tokyo city and fighting paranormal entities. ( read original story ...)